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How to get fromSomerset to Pooleby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Somerset to Poole by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 374 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lower Durston to Crispin Hallbus bus 374
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain train
    5h 11m
    £32–59

  2. Drive  65.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Somerset to Poolecar car 65.7 mi
    1h 42m
    £17–24

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain train
    6h 36m
    £20–38

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    3. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain train
    5h 20m
    £38–75

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus bus
    6h 50m
    £26–59

Somerset to Poole by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Somerset, England and Poole, England?

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Poole via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Poole Seldown Coach Station via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 6h 50m.

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